Founder, Oddhouse Mgmt
Sherish Shaikh, Founder of OddHouse, is championing a new era of artist career design, blending strategy, creative development, and commercial opportunities to help artists build lasting careers.
Biography & Career Highlights
Sherish Shaikh is a music strategist, artist manager, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience across talent management, A&R, artist strategy, and business development. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of music, culture, and commerce, helping artists build sustainable careers through strategic planning, creative direction, and long-term business growth. Today, she is the Founder of OddHouse Management, an artist-first creative management company dedicated to developing original talent.
Early Career & Music
Sherish began her journey working closely with artists across diverse genres, developing a strong understanding of both the creative and commercial dimensions of the music business. She later led the Music Division at Exceed Entertainment, where she built and managed a diverse artist roster spanning live entertainment, recorded music, and brand partnerships. During this period, she was mentored by industry leaders Afsar Zaidi, Nandini Sharma, and Alok Damini, experiences that shaped her long-term approach to artist management, strategic thinking, and the business.
Transition to Entrepreneurship
Building on her experience across leading entertainment companies, Sherish went on to serve as Vice President at TM Ventures, overseeing artist strategy, partnerships, and business growth for a high-profile roster. She also held the role of Vice President, Talent Management & Strategy at The Hello Group India, further expanding her perspective on the evolving relationship between artists, brands, and the broader entertainment ecosystem. These experiences ultimately led her to establish OddHouse Management—a company built around the belief that artist management should prioritise long-term vision over short-term momentum.
About the Company
OddHouse Management is a company focused on artist career design and management and strategy company focused on building enduring careers for original artists. Combining strategic planning, storytelling, brand positioning, and business development, the company works closely with artists to create authentic, sustainable career paths. With a strong emphasis on creative alignment and long-term growth, OddHouse is designed to support artists in navigating an increasingly dynamic and competitive music industry.
Impact & Vision
Sherish believes that successful artist management begins with alignment—between creative vision, business strategy, and long-term goals. Her approach centres on building careers with clarity, purpose, and longevity rather than chasing short-lived trends. Through OddHouse Management, she continues to champion thoughtful artist development, helping creators build meaningful, culturally relevant careers that stand the test of time.
